Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries, 2015-2016

Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries, 2015-2016

Hungarian Government Scholarship’s  applications are invited to undertake Master of Science degree courses (MSc) at one of the participating universities. This opportunity will cover application and tuition fees throughout the study period; basic books and notes; dormitory accommodation; and subsistence costs. The application deadline is 28 February, 2015 for 2015-2016 academic years.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarship is awarded in the field of animal nutrition and feed safety, plant protection, rural development and agribusiness.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing Master of Science degree courses (MSc) at any of the participating universities (Kaposvár University, University of Pannonia Georgikon Faculty and Szent István University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences).

Scholarship Provider:

Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary, Hungarian Government

Scholarship can be taken at:

Hungary

Eligibility:

Residents (who must be nationals) of the following countries are eligible to apply to the Scholarship Programme: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Chad, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nigeria, North-Korea, the Philippines, Serbia, Somalia, South-Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Chad, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nigeria, North-Korea, the Philippines, Serbia, Somalia, South-Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda,  Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

All of the below mentioned costs are financed by the Hungarian Government, according to the Agreement between FAO and Hungary in 2007. Scholarship students are entitled to the same health care coverage offered to Hungarian students during the course of the scholarship. The scholarship covers student costs only; family members are not supported within the frame of this programme.

What does it cover?

The scholarship will cover:

-Application and tuition fees throughout the study period;

-Basic books and notes;

-Dormitory accommodation;

-Subsistence costs.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

-Citizenship and residency of one of the eligible countries

-Excellent school achievements

-English language proficiency (for courses taught in English)

-Motivation

-Good health

-Age (candidates under 30 are preferred)

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should prepare a dossier to be sent by e-mail consisting of:

-Application form duly completed

-A recent curriculum vitae

-A copy of high school/college diploma and transcript/report of study or copy of the diploma attachment

-A copy of certificate of proficiency in English

-Copies of relevant pages of passport showing expiration date and passport number

-A letter of recommendation

-Statement of motivation

-Health Certificate issued by Medical Doctor

-Certificate of Good Conduct issued by local police authority.

All submitted documents must be in English. Documents submitted in any other language will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that documents are duly translated and certified by a competent office; and that each document is saved with a name that identifies what it is.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

Applications should be submitted in the period 05 January – 28 February 2015.